New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803521) - Copper Monument

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803521) - Copper Monument
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyArdmore
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%61.2%
Age3 yr7 yr
Price£39.95£44.95
Rating5.00/5

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803521) - Copper Monument

Smoke64/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803521) - Copper Monument

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £44.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803521) - Copper Monument

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (7 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy New?

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803521) - Copper Monument is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaTobaccoNew WoodHoney

Only Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803521) - Copper Monument

SmokeyMalt ExtractCooked Mash

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